Kenworth W900b 1990
Model W900b made in 1990 by Kenworth got 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and suspension.
Model 1990
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V066000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1990 to 09/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 997 | 08/01/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/18/1991 | 04/25/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine fan may experience a resonant frequency causing premature fan failure, and separation from the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine fan separation can cause death or injury to anyperson in the path of the fan. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace engine fan with fan from another manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine fan.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with flex-a-lite engine fans. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V044000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1989 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 5623 | 06/03/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/14/1991 | 03/21/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the stabilizer bar. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar.vehicle description: trucks with airglide 100 rear axle suspension.consequnce of defect: stabilizer bars with insufficient hardness may fail,causing loss of vehicle control that could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V090000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1988 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 09/30/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/10/1991 | 06/20/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wiper assembly pivot.veehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sprague wiper assembly pivot. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |